Adm. Mike Mullen thanks the midshipmen U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanks the midshipmen after receiving a gift from Midshipman 1st Class Jonathan Monti (left), U.S. Naval Academy brigade commander, at the Forrestal Lecture Series in Annapolis, Md., on Sept. 21, 2011. The series began in 1970 and draws representatives from various walks of life to enhance the education, awareness and appreciation of the Brigade of Midshipmen. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.05 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 156756-G-LNL51-056.jpg Photo Gallery